Kiwifruit Picking Jobs in Bay of Plenty

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Kiwi Orchard Summer Job

vine work management

Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty

We are looking for people to work in kiwifruit orchards for summer work.No experience. Required.Easy jobs like thinning, tipping, and other summer jobs.Come...

We are looking for people to work in kiwifruit orchards for summer work.No experience. Required.Easy jobs like thinning, tipping, and other summer jobs.Come...

Kiwifruit Summer Work

Oropi Management Services LTD

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

SUMMER WORK is approaching!Taking expressions of interest now!Here at Oropi Management Services we have competitive payrates and the convenience of being only...

2mth ago

SUMMER WORK is approaching!Taking expressions of interest now!Here at Oropi Management Services we have competitive payrates and the convenience of being only...

Kiwifruit Thinning Job

Mubwons Ltd

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

Kiwifruit work available from first week of October for 3-4 weeks with the possibility to do more :)We have a shed for your van/car if it is self contained...

3mth ago

Kiwifruit work available from first week of October for 3-4 weeks with the possibility to do more :)We have a shed for your van/car if it is self contained...

Flower Pickers $$$ Late October 2024

Ecowolf Kiwifruit Services Ltd

Pukehina, Bay of Plenty

Contract (piece rate) (not low hourly rate) Kiwifruit Flower Picking.Potential to earn really good money. You get paid for what you pick $$$$Suitable for self...

1yr+ ago

Contract (piece rate) (not low hourly rate) Kiwifruit Flower Picking.Potential to earn really good money. You get paid for what you pick $$$$Suitable for self...

Experienced Tiler Start Immediately No Visa Required

The Farm

Pyes Pa,, Bay of Plenty

Hi, we are a family of 4, a real Kiwi family I farm sheep and my husband grows kiwi fruit we have both carried on in the industry we have grown up in. We have a 7y and...

1yr+ ago

Hi, we are a family of 4, a real Kiwi family I farm sheep and my husband grows kiwi fruit we have both carried on in the industry we have grown up in. We have a 7y and...

Kiwifruit Summer Work

Kiwi quality Contracting LTD

Tepuke, Bay of Plenty

Kiwifruit summer workStart ASAPBest per hour rateContact Parm02040654219

2yr+ ago

Kiwifruit summer workStart ASAPBest per hour rateContact Parm02040654219

Kiwi Fruit Jobs

Top produce limited

Bay of planty, Bay of Plenty

We are hiring kiwifruit workers, the employee will be conducting kiwifruit vine training jobs,summer and picking work, etc.!!Good hourly and contract rates are...

2yr+ ago

We are hiring kiwifruit workers, the employee will be conducting kiwifruit vine training jobs,summer and picking work, etc.!!Good hourly and contract rates are...

Kiwifruit Summer Work

PSG Horticulture LTD

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

We’re looking for energetic people to join our team for the busy Kiwifruit season around the Tauranga region. No experience is required as training will be provided...

2yr+ ago

We’re looking for energetic people to join our team for the busy Kiwifruit season around the Tauranga region. No experience is required as training will be provided...

Kiwifruit Orchard Worker

Veera Enterprises Limited

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

Job DescriptionCrush TippingFlower Bud ThinningFruit ThinningVine TrainingZero leafNo experience required- Training providedAccommodation...

2yr+ ago

Job DescriptionCrush TippingFlower Bud ThinningFruit ThinningVine TrainingZero leafNo experience required- Training providedAccommodation...

 

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Kiwifruit Orchard Worker

Veera Enterprises Limited

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

Looking for staff on a kiwifruit Orchard.Work - flower bud thinning, crush tipping, zero leaf, fruit thinning.No experience required. Training provided- just...

2yr+ ago

Looking for staff on a kiwifruit Orchard.Work - flower bud thinning, crush tipping, zero leaf, fruit thinning.No experience required. Training provided- just...

Kiwifruit Picking in NZ

Kiwi's are one of New Zealand’s biggest exports, with more than $1.9 billion of them exported each year. This is great news for the New Zealand economy, but its a problem for growers, because Kiwi’s are very labour intensive to harvest. This short term requirement for labour represents a great opportunity for backpackers to earn a little extra cash to pay for their travels.

So if you want to explore New Zealand, but don’t quite have the budget to pull it off. Kiwi fruit picking could be the answer. During fruit picking season jobs are easy to come by and some picking jobs also come with food and accommodation.

So in this guide, we’re going to look at how the fruit picking industry works. We’ll show you where to find the best jobs, what time of year to come, what you can expect to earn and what documents you’ll need to work legally in the country.

When is Kiwifruit picking season

The Kiwi picking season lasts for three months from late March to early June. You will find fruit picking jobs advertised from mid-October through to March the following year. The best-paying jobs with transport and accommodation go early so make sure you start looking in good time.

Where to pick

Kiwifruits are fairly hardy and can be grown almost anywhere in New Zealand. But you will find the greatest concentration of orchids in the Bay of Plenty region, especially near the town of Te Puke (pronounced teh-pook-ee), 28 kilometres southeast of Tauranga. This small town is located on the northeastern tip of the North Island, which is an area of significant conservation interest.

While beautiful, Te Puke may be a little off the beaten track for some travellers. For those seeking work closer to civilization, smaller concentrations of orchards can be found in the Auckland, Gisbourne, Northland and Nelson regions. However, travellers may find it difficult to obtain a work permit in these regions, especially Auckland.

How much can you make picking Kiwifruit

There are two types of Kiwi fruit, gold and green. Green is the most popular fruit and the easiest to pick. Green kiwi fruit pickers are usually paid by the bin, with bin rates varying between NZ$18-$26. Most pickers are paired and should be able to fill two bins per hour. This works out at an hourly rate of NZ$18-$26 per hour. During your first few days, however, you will earn less because it takes a little time to get up to speed.

Gold kiwis are more fragile and require greater care when picking. For this reason, gold kiwi fruit pickers are usually paid by the hour. Experienced pickers can expect to earn around NZ$18 per hour. So there isn’t much difference between the two rates. Beginners will find it easier to find green picking jobs, however.

Some employers may also provide accommodation and transport with the job. These are often the most sought after jobs and go quickly, so you will need to get in early. Full season pickers may also receive a bonus at the end of the season which could amount to as much as NZ$2 per bin.

Kiwi fruit picking is a good way to earn a little extra cash to pay for your holiday. While its hard work, it’s also great fun and you will most likely meet other like-minded travellers while you are there. Many people choose to go on exploring together once the picking season is over.